geotropic

[ jee-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. of, relating to, or exhibiting geotropism.

Other Words From

• geo·tropi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of geotropic¹

First recorded in 1870–75; geo- + -tropic

Example Sentences

This has even led to assumption that there are phototropic particles which function like statoliths in geotropic organs.

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The recorder shown in figure 157 is very convenient for study of geotropic movement.

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Hence the fundamental reaction under geotropic stimulus is excitatory contraction as under other modes of stimulation.

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The exhibition of geotropic response by induced contraction of the excited upper side thus becomes greatly delayed.

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The geotropic movement is found increased as the directive angle is increased from zero to 90°.

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